Chemistry questions and answers

Chemistry Questions and Answers

Learn more about the properties, composition, and structure of substances (elements and compounds) with these Chemistry questions and answers. This Test can be used by students preparing for Chemistry in JAMB, WAEC, NECO or Post UTME.

51.

Which of the following is a common laboratory indicator for bases?

A.

Methyl orange

B.

Phenolphthalein

C.

Bromothymol blue

D.

Litmus

Correct answer is B

Phenolphthalein is a common laboratory indicator used to detect the presence of bases in a solution. In its basic form (pH > 8.3), it turns pink or purple, indicating the presence of a base.

52.

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the second energy level (n=2)?

A.

2 electrons

B.

18 electrons

C.

8 electrons

D.

32 electrons

Correct answer is C

The correct answer is (b). The second energy level (n=2) can hold a maximum of 8 electrons. It consists of two subshells, 2s and 2p, which can hold 2 and 6 electrons, respectively.

53.

Which of the following statements is true for strong electrolytes?

A.

They do not conduct electricity in the molten state

B.

They completely dissociate into ions in solution

C.

They are non-polar substances

D.

They partially dissociate into ions in solution

Correct answer is B

They completely dissociate into ions in solution. Strong electrolytes are substances that fully dissociate into ions when dissolved in water or melted. As a result, they produce a high concentration of ions in the solution, allowing for efficient electrical conductivity.

54.

An element has an atomic number of 8 and a mass number of 16. How many neutrons does this element have?

A.

24

B.

16

C.

8

D.

32

Correct answer is C

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons, which in this case is 8. The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons, which is 16. To find the number of neutrons, we subtract the atomic number from the mass number:

Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number
Number of neutrons = 16 - 8
Number of neutrons = 8

So, the element has 8 neutrons.

55.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the melting and boiling points of pure substances?

A.

The boiling point is always higher than the melting point

B.

The melting point is always higher than the boiling point

C.

The melting and boiling points are always the same for all substances

D.

The melting and boiling points can vary depending on the substance

Correct answer is D

The melting and boiling points are specific physical properties of each substance and can vary depending on the nature of the substance. Different substances have different melting and boiling points, which are determined by the strength of the intermolecular forces and the molecular structure of the substance.


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